Owners’ Experience

Whether you have a runner at Royal Ascot, in The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes or on QIPCO British Champions Day, we are here to ensure international connections have the best possible experience during their visit to the UK.

ROYAL ASCOT

Unquestionably, Royal Ascot is the jewel in the crown of the British social season. Revered across the globe, from the arrival of the Royal Procession to the communal singing around Ascot’s Bandstand, the experience is like no other. All international owners and trainers with a horse running from outside of Europe will be provided with: • Fully catered hospitality on the day their horse runs

• Royal Enclosure guest badges. • Badges for any other days that they wish to attend.

• Return car transfers to and from the racecourse if required. Our team includes Owners’ and Trainers’ Manager, Hannah Parlett who will work closely with our colleagues from the International Racing Bureau (IRB) and the team at Great British Racing International (GBRI). On the day, you will have a dedicated International Connections Liaison who will be your main contact on race day and will escort you to where you need to be throughout the afternoon.

GBRI provide a concierge service to overseas connections which includes help and advice with accommodation, a bespoke itinerary of activities during your stay or even just the hiring or purchasing of your morning suit or hat for Royal Ascot. HERE TO HELP

Hannah Parlett Owners’ and Trainers’ Manager Ascot Racecourse +44 (0) 7738 716395 hannah.parlett@ascot.com

Minty Farquhar General Manager GBRI +44 (0) 7493 869 240 mfarquhar@greatbritishracing.com

“Racing at Royal Ascot is like your first taste of the Kentucky Derby. It makes you want to go back for more and win a race there. If we ever have another horse capable of being there, we’ll be back for sure. It’s completely different from American racing. The pageantry, it truly feels like the Sport of Kings. It’s a different world. It exceeded all my expectations to be there and see it all in person, I can’t compare it to anything.”

Justin Zayat, Zayat Racing LLC (owner Gidu, 6th, Commonwealth Cup 2018)